Read what Publishers' Weekly says about The Meditative Gardener. Read the Philadelphia Inquirer. "The book's photos themselves are meditation-worthy." In The Meditative Gardener Cheryl Wilfong reminds us gently and powerfully that gardening is a spiritual practice of mindful presence. Bringing the Buddha’s teachings to life, she presents a perspective that helps us wake up as we connect with the beauty of the natural world. Her practice has deep roots which have flowered into the wisdom and loving heart that she so generously shares. James Baraz, Founding Teacher Spirit Rock Meditation Center The Meditative Gardener is a wonderful compendium of reflections on gardening and meditation. Cheryl Wilfong’s precise instructions about cultivating mindfulness in the garden and in one’s life will be of value to gardeners and meditators alike as well as anyone concerned with nature and spirituality. Filled with beautiful photographs which uplift the mind, this book offers many gardening tips that will help one be more aware of one’s body and mind while at work. With humility and humor, Cheryl Wilfong shares her knowledge and experience acquired over many years of dedicated practice both on the cushion and in the garden. She shows us how meditation and gardening alike can heal our troubles if we take the time to apply her wise and compassionate advice. Martine Batchelor, Gardener Meditation Teacher and Author Meditation for Life and Let Go I have been reading your book over the summer, and find it delightful. It is well-organized and attractive, making it easy to ingest, yet the teachings are profound and by no means superficial. I love the tone, which is humble, honest, and even humorous on the one hand, but at the same time is very wise, uncompromising, and authentic. Andrew Olendzki, Senior Scholar Barre Center for Buddhist Studies Cheryl Wilfong’s book is a warm, welcoming invitation to take one’s meditation practice into the garden. Its specific suggestions, accompanied by beautiful photographs, show the reader how meditation and gardening can thrive in the company of one another. The Meditative Gardener is practical, encouraging, and beautifully written. Jan Frazier, Author When Fear Falls Away: The Story of a Sudden Awakening The Meditative Gardner is an exquisite and profound exploration of the Buddha's teachings. Using gardening as the central metaphor, this visually pleasing and spiritually inspiring book moves the reader to realize how his or her life is a garden that needs to be cultivated with loving and mindful attention. Matthew Flickstein, Author Journey to the Center: A Meditation Workbook " ...A no-nonsense step-by-step guide to Zen gardening for the 21st century." Shinzen Young This book is a delight for both the eyes and the heart. It serves as a reminder that we are continually given opportunities to be fully mindful and present no matter how humble the task. Pamela Erdmann, Senior Teacher Center for Mindfulness University of Massachusetts Medical School Honorary Faculty Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice Institute of Medical and Social Research, University of Wales, U.K. This…fantastic book is a real gift to the Dharma. It's so grounded, practical, and wise. Your Dharma teachings are refreshing, and the photos are a feast for the eyes. This is not just another Dharma book. You have shared your insights from years of the Dharma and gardening. You have created a luscious English garden for everyone to walk through and enjoy. What a wonderful read. May it prosper and affect the lives of many. Amita Schmidt Dharma Teacher, Spiritual Therapist, and Author Dipa Ma: The Life and Legacy of a Spiritual Master The Meditative Gardener, Cultivating Mindfulness of Body, Feelings and Mind, touches all the senses with the beauty of gentle, open presence. The book invites the reader to listen deeply to the music in the garden of awareness available to us in every moment. Cheryl Wilfong’s book is permeated with love for the Dharma, waking up, and compassion. These pathways guide the reader into an experience of beauty, peace and presence, whether one enters through gardening or meditation or both. Deeply nourishing and satisfying to read and refer to. Florence Meleo-Meyer, Senior Teacher Stress Reduction Program Director of Oasis, Professional Training and Innovation Center for Mindfulness University of Massachusetts Medical School Just opening the pages of this beautifully designed and photographed book brings the heart rate down. Cheryl Wilfong moves us through an elegant garden of words and images from body to feelings to mind, with a host of meditations to feed the soul. Julie Moir Messervy, Author The Inward Garden and Home Outside The deeper you get into the book, the more you recognize Wilfong’s deliberately tying the threads of a garden with the threads of meditation, her ultimate goal, a wisdom far beyond simple digging. Read article Jody Headlee The Oakland Press